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Cory Isaac, Evergreen Park get past Ag. Science
Cory Isaac ran for a touchdown and Brady Bruen threw for a score as Evergreen Park beat Ag. Science 17-6 on Aug. 21.
Politics Now: August 22, 2026
This week on Politics Now with host John Langeler– A federal court says acting U.S. Attorney for Nevada Sigal Chattah isn’t serving legally. We interview Republican Assemblywoman Lisa C…
This week in politics: What tipped the scales in close East Bay race?
KTVU political analyst Nolan Higdon joined us on "Mornings on 2" to break down Aisha Wahab’s special election victory in the East Bay and the rising bipartisan debate over license plate surveillance cameras.
Excited to Take Deep Zoom Photos With Your Foldable iPhone? Get Ready for Disappointment
Apple's rumored new flagship smartphone reportedly won't have this photography staple.
This week in politics: Special election and flock cameras debate
KTVU political analyst Nolan Higdon joined us on "Mornings on 2" to break down Aisha Wahab’s special election victory in the East Bay and the rising bipartisan debate over license plate surveillance cameras.
Bipartisan bill would fund firefighter, EMS mental health programs
The proposal would provide $7.5 million annually for suicide prevention, peer support, counseling and other mental health resources
Bipartisan bill would fund firefighter, EMS mental health programs
The proposal would provide $7.5 million annually for suicide prevention, peer support, counseling and other mental health resources
6 disabled Google Pixel features that every owner should enable first
Google buried some genuinely useful features
Bipartisan Energy Politics | Reading and Podcast Picks
Reading and Podcast Picks is a collection of what we’ve been reading and listening to over the last week or so about energy topics. In addition to these R&P Picks, paid subscribers receive access to the full archives, Grid Roundups, and select episodes of the Energy Capital Podcast. Please subscribe today. Texans, legislators debate transmission lines at hearing | Texas Tribune “Republican legislators, Democratic statewide candidates, landowners from rural Texas and environmentalists” alike joined together Wednesday to protest the buildout of 765-kV lines across the state. At the protest and nine-hour hearing that followed, lawmakers heard a variety of recommendations, including from local officials arguing for more local control of data center proposals and more time to reform the process behind approving transmission lines across Texas. Though discussed in separate hearings, landowners and protesters said the issues are connected… Regulators have already been working through a new way to decide how much of the cost of building new transmission lines needs to be paid for by individuals and how much needs to be paid for by companies such as data centers. Experts said they believe the new system will lower the burden on residential consumers relative to the industrial groups. Data-Center Backlash Leads to New Land Rush in Texas Oil Patch | The Wall Street Journal While the data center protests rage, investors converge on the Permian Basin to build data centers powered by cheap natural gas. “A lot of places you see all over the country they’re worried about water, they’re worried about power, they’re worried about transmission, and the Permian has all of those things in spades,” said EagleRock Chief Executive Greg Pipkin Jr. Dallas-Fort Worth Dethrones Virginia as the World’s Top Data Center Market | Dallas Innovates Two reports show growth in North Texas data centers despite political concerns about the industry. Boasting five highly ranked data center markets, Texas is experiencing an explosion of data center activity. Long anchored by the DFW market, “the state is growing at a pace that could soon bring total installed capacity in line with — and potentially beyond — that of Virginia,” the Cushman & Wakefield report said. A new report from commercial real estate services provider JLL takes a slightly different view, anointing Texas the top data center market in North America. Texas eclipsed longtime frontrunner Virginia based on the level of existing and under-construction data center inventory in the state as measured by gigawatt capacity. A gigawatt equals 1 billion watts.
Letter: Apply science, aloha to solve cat problem
Hawaii must address the impact of free-roaming cats on native wildlife, but it must be done humanely and based on science. Simply restricting feeding is not a viable solution; it risks increasing predation on endangered species and ignores the root causes of the problem. Hungry cats do not disappear — they might hunt more, further threatening native wildlife (“Enact law to curb feral cat colonies,” Star-Advertiser, Our View, Aug. 19). That is not a responsible outcome.
WHO RUNS MARYLAND POLITICS NOW?
ByThe Maryland Wire The Machine Didn’t Die — It Broke Apart Mike Miller is gone. Steny Hoyer is retiring. The two men who helped define Maryland political power for generations are disappearing from the map. Nobody has inherited all of what they controlled. Instead, Maryland power has fractured among Wes Moore, legislative leaders, county organizations, federal figures and a new generation fighting to connect the pieces. By The Maryland Wire For decades, there were two names in Maryland politics that required almost no explanation. Mike Miller. Steny Hoyer. You didn’t necessarily have to agree with them. You didn’t even have to like them. But everyone understood something: Not social-media power. Not cable-news power. Not the temporary power that comes from one big election. They possessed political infrastructure. Relationships. Institutional memory. Donors. Staff. Allies. County leaders. Lobbyists. Legislators. Operatives. And the ability to connect people who needed something with people capable of delivering it. Today one is gone. The other is preparing to leave Congress after more than four decades. And Maryland faces a question it hasn’t had to answer in generations: The answer may be: Nobody. At least not the way Miller once did. Maryland’s old machine wasn’t inherited by one person. It fragmented. And now several ambitious political networks are competing to assemble the pieces. Miller presided over the Maryland Senate for 33 years, becoming one of the longest-serving legislative leaders in American history. He stepped down as Senate president in 2019 and died in January 2021. (Behavioral and Social Sciences) But Miller’s real power wasn’t the title printed on his door. It was the accumulation of relationships behind it. Miller came from Maryland’s old Democratic organization and developed into an extraordinarily adaptable political operator, retaining authority even as the Senate around him became younger and more liberal. (The Washington Post) He understood something fundamental: politics is information. Who wants what? Who owes whom? Which senator needs help? Which county executive wants something in the budget? Which committee chairman can move a bill? Which lobbyist represents which client? Which candidate should receive support today because that candidate could be a senator ten years from now? Miller knew the answers because he’d spent decades collecting them. Miller’s influence wasn’t confined to elected officials. Former Miller aides became prominent Annapolis lobbyists. Maryland Matters noted figures such as Joseph Bryce and Timothy Perry among the high-profile lobbyists who had once served as top Miller aides. (Maryland Matters) That was one of Miller’s greatest political achievements. He didn’t merely accumulate power around himself. He produced alumni. Staffers became lobbyists. Legislators became committee chairs. Allies became power brokers. And decades of relationships reinforced one another. By the end, Mike Miller wasn’t simply a person. He was an ecosystem. Hoyer’s network was different. Miller’s power was rooted in Annapolis. Hoyer connected Maryland to Washington. He served in the Maryland Senate before winning election to Congress in 1981 and ultimately became one of the longest-serving members of the U.S. House and a longtime No. 2 in House Democratic leadership. In January 2026, Hoyer announced that he would retire rather than seek another term. (The Washington Post) His influence stretched through: Prince George’s County, Southern Maryland, Congress, federal agencies, donors, campaign organizations, and generations of Democratic candidates. And Hoyer had something machine builders value enormously: a succession network. That became obvious almost immediately. When Hoyer announced his retirement, Maryland’s 5th Congressional District exploded with candidates. Twenty-four Democrats entered the race. But when the votes were counted, the winner was Adrian Boafo, Hoyer’s former campaign manager. Boafo wasn’t running without establishment help. He was endorsed by Hoyer. He was endorsed by Governor Wes Moore. And he ultimately won the Democratic nomination. (AP News) In his victory speech, Boafo described the result as voters deciding it was time to “pass the torch to a new generation of leaders.” (AP News) That phrase captures the transition perfectly. Hoyer’s seat isn’t simply being vacated. Parts of his network are being transferred. But they aren’t being transferred to another Steny Hoyer. They’re being absorbed into a newer political constellation. And standing prominently inside that constellation is Wes Moore. If someone forces you to name the single person sitting nearest the center of Maryland Democratic politics today, the answer is Governor Wes Moore. The 2026 Democratic gubernatorial primary underscored the scale of his position. Moore won renomination overwhelmingly, receiving roughly 88% of the Democratic primary vote. (WBAL-TV) But raw votes tell only part of the story. Look at the party infrastructure. The Maryland Democratic Party says Steuart Pittman ran for state party chairman in 2025 “at the suggestion of Governor Wes Moore.” Pittman took office that July. (The Maryland Democratic Party) That’s important. Governors traditionally influence their state parties. But party leadership plus fundraising, endorsements, executive appointments and national relationships creates the beginning of something bigger: a political network that could survive the governor’s term. Moore also played a role in the Hoyer succession by backing Boafo. That’s how political organizations reproduce themselves. You support tomorrow’s politician today. And that’s the distinction that matters. Moore has enormous statewide visibility. Miller had decades of accumulated legislative control. Moore can endorse candidates. Miller could influence the environment in which legislators lived every day. Committee assignments. Leadership positions. Legislative priorities. Relationships that had been accumulating since before many current lawmakers entered politics. Moore may have a larger national profile than Miller ever possessed. But he doesn’t possess Miller’s half-century of Annapolis memory. Nobody does. Which is why the modern Maryland political structure looks less like a pyramid and more like several power centers connected by overlapping relationships. One of those centers belongs to Senate President Bill Ferguson. Ferguson controls an institution no governor can simply command. The Senate. Maryland’s official 2026 legislative records identify Ferguson as Senate President. (Maryland General Assembly) That means influence over: committee structure, Senate leadership, legislative priorities, confirmations, and negotiations with the House and governor. But Ferguson is not Mike Miller 2.0. Miller’s extraordinary longevity allowed him to become almost inseparable from the institution. Ferguson possesses the office. Miller possessed the office plus decades of political mythology and accumulated relationships. Those aren’t the same thing. The House now has its own new center of gravity. Official 2026 legislative records identify Joseline Peña-Melnyk as Speaker of the House of Delegates, alongside Ferguson as Senate President. (Maryland General Assembly) That makes the current Maryland governing triangle: Executive power. Senate power. House power. None fully controls the others. And that fact alone demonstrates how different modern Maryland is from the Miller era. The governor proposes. The legislature disposes. Committee leaders negotiate. County interests intervene. And political coalitions shift issue by issue. That’s not one machine. That’s a networked power structure. Then there’s U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks. Her significance isn’t that she is the new Hoyer. She isn’t. Hoyer spent decades constructing his network. Alsobrooks brings something different: Prince George’s County roots, a statewide electoral organization, a United States Senate platform, and relationships with national Democratic leaders. That makes her a critical bridge between Maryland and Washington at precisely the moment Hoyer leaves. Hoyer’s retirement therefore doesn’t necessarily weaken Prince George’s influence. It changes who carries it. Prince George’s itself is undergoing a dramatic generational transition. Official 2026 results show Aisha Braveboy winning the Democratic County Executive primary with 87,944 votes and 73.31% of the vote. (Maryland State Board of Elections) That’s political infrastructure. Prince George’s is one of Maryland’s central Democratic vote engines. A county executive with that level of primary support gains: appointments, budget influence, organizational relationships, donor access, and a platform for cultivating the next generation of political leadership. Braveboy therefore isn’t merely another person on the Maryland power map. She controls a place from which a political organization can be built. Boafo is particularly interesting because he sits almost perfectly at the intersection between the old and new worlds. He worked for Hoyer. Hoyer endorsed him. Moore endorsed him. Then Boafo beat an enormous Democratic field for Hoyer’s seat. (AP News) That doesn’t make him powerful on Hoyer’s scale. He’s just beginning. But it illustrates how power actually transfers: not through a ceremonial handoff, but through endorsements, donors, staff, relationships, and voter confidence. Boafo may become Hoyer’s congressional successor. He will not automatically inherit Hoyer’s 40-plus years of political capital. That part has to be rebuilt. This is the part that often gets overlooked. When a machine breaks apart, power doesn’t only move upward. Some people’s relationships become less valuable. Former Miller aides still know Annapolis. Former Miller allies still possess institutional memory. Veteran lobbyists don’t forget how legislation works. But something fundamental disappeared when Miller did: the common center. The person capable of connecting all of them instantly was gone. That changes the value of a political network. Imagine knowing everybody in Annapolis. Useful. Now imagine the person who introduced many of those people, appointed committee chairs, influenced Senate priorities and understood decades of relationships is simultaneously Senate President. Much more useful. Remove that person and the individual relationships remain. But the system becomes decentralized. First: Bill Ferguson. The Senate’s institutional relationships now run through his leadership rather than Miller’s. Second: the House leadership. With the Miller-Busch generation gone, today’s House leaders are building their own committee chairs, alliances and relationships. Third: Wes Moore. Moore became governor after Miller was gone. That distinction matters. Earlier governors had to operate with Miller sitting across State Circle. Moore entered office during a generational reset. Instead of negotiating with the old machine, he has the opportunity to help build the next network. Fourth: Angela Alsobrooks and the emerging Prince George’s generation. Hoyer is leaving. Miller is gone. The county’s political leadership now belongs to another generation. Fifth: politicians who were outside the old Miller organization. When someone dominates an institution for 33 years, inevitably some politicians develop within that organization and others outside it. Miller’s departure created room for people who may never have risen as quickly under the old structure. That’s the biggest point. If Mike Miller’s power had simply transferred to Bill Ferguson, Maryland would still have a machine. If Hoyer’s influence simply transferred to Boafo, Maryland would still have a machine. If every county leader simply took orders from Moore, Maryland would have a machine. None of those things happened. Instead: Moore controls the statewide executive platform. Ferguson controls the Senate. Peña-Melnyk controls the House. Alsobrooks has statewide and federal reach. Braveboy has Prince George’s executive power. Pittman leads the state Democratic Party after Moore encouraged him to seek the role. (The Maryland Democratic Party) Boafo represents the beginning of the post-Hoyer congressional generation. And Baltimore, Montgomery County, organized labor, donors and other county organizations maintain their own centers of influence. That’s not one machine. If you want to understand where Maryland power is moving, don’t simply watch office titles. Watch endorsements. Who does Moore support? Who does Alsobrooks support? Who gets Ferguson’s allies? Who gets House leadership? Who gets Hoyer’s blessing? Who gets labor? Who gets major donors? And most importantly: That is where the new Maryland network becomes visible. The Boafo race was a textbook example. Hoyer’s successor didn’t emerge randomly from 24 candidates. He had ties to the outgoing incumbent and support from the governor. The old network and the emerging one overlapped. And voters chose him. (AP News) Moore may ultimately become the most important person in determining whether Maryland develops another durable statewide political organization. But the test isn’t whether Moore himself remains popular. The test is what happens to the people he supports. Which delegates become senators? Which senators become committee chairs? Which county officials become executives? Which staffers become candidates? Which appointees become statewide leaders? Who gets his donor network? Who gets his political advisers? Who eventually gets his endorsement when Maryland faces a post-Moore gubernatorial succession fight? That’s how we’ll know whether Moore was merely a successful governor— or the founder of another generation of Maryland power. There’s another category worth watching: politicians who came from Miller’s Maryland but remain active in the new one. Dereck Davis is one. Anthony Brown is another. Veteran legislators and former officials throughout the state still possess old relationships that newer politicians don’t. These people can function as bridges. That’s important because political systems rarely reset completely. The new machine usually grows partly from pieces of the old one. Donors don’t disappear. Lobbyists don’t disappear. Operatives don’t disappear. Institutional memory doesn’t disappear. They find new centers of gravity. If you want one name: His overwhelming 2026 Democratic renomination, executive authority, national profile and influence within the Maryland Democratic Party make that difficult to dispute. (WBAL-TV) But saying Moore “runs Maryland” the way Miller once ran the Senate would oversimplify the reality. Maryland power today looks more like this: WES MOORE Statewide organization.Appointments.Fundraising.Executive government.National Democratic relationships. BILL FERGUSON The Senate.Committees.Confirmations.Legislative leverage. JOSELINE PEÑA-MELNYK The House.Committee leadership.Budget and legislative leverage. ANGELA ALSOBROOKS Statewide electoral organization.Federal platform.Prince George’s relationships.National Democratic connections. AISHA BRAVEBOY Prince George’s executive organization.County government.A major Democratic vote base. THE POST-HOYER GENERATION Boafo and the emerging political class that will have to rebuild Hoyer’s Washington-Maryland network rather than simply inherit it. It did something more interesting. Mike Miller’s influence was too personal, too old and too deeply rooted in his own relationships to be inherited whole. Hoyer’s network is too extensive and too intertwined with decades of congressional politics to fit neatly inside one successor. So the pieces are moving. Toward Moore. Toward Ferguson. Toward Peña-Melnyk. Toward Alsobrooks. Toward Braveboy. Toward younger candidates and new county organizations. And toward veteran political survivors who understand both eras. That’s the next chapter of Maryland politics. The person who eventually connects: Annapolis, Prince George’s, Montgomery County, Baltimore, labor, business, donors, the Maryland Democratic Party, and the congressional delegation will possess something Maryland hasn’t truly seen since Miller’s heyday. Not merely another elected official. And maybe that’s why searching for “the next Mike Miller” is the wrong exercise. There may never be another one. The more important question is: Miller spent half a century becoming that person. Hoyer spent decades becoming another version of it. Maryland’s current political leaders are still competing for the privilege. And until somebody actually connects all those pieces, the most accurate answer to the question “Who runs Maryland?” may be the most fascinating one of all: No one does. Not anymore. But there are plenty of people trying. Sources University of Maryland and Maryland Matters — Miller’s 33-year Senate presidency and political legacy. (Behavioral and Social Sciences) Washington Post historical reporting — Miller’s rise from Maryland machine politics and ability to retain power as the Senate evolved. (The Washington Post) Maryland Matters — former top Miller aides who moved into Annapolis lobbying and the changing Senate power structure. (Maryland Matters) Washington Post and Reuters — Hoyer’s January 2026 retirement announcement after more than four decades in Congress and his long Democratic leadership career. (The Washington Post) Associated Press — Adrian Boafo’s 2026 victory in the Democratic primary to succeed Hoyer, including Hoyer and Moore’s support and Boafo’s “pass the torch” remarks. (AP News) Maryland Democratic Party — Steuart Pittman’s official biography stating that he sought the state chairmanship at Moore’s suggestion. (The Maryland Democratic Party) Maryland General Assembly — official 2026 records identifying Bill Ferguson as Senate President and Joseline Peña-Melnyk as Speaker. (Maryland General Assembly) Maryland State Board of Elections — official 2026 Prince George’s County results showing Aisha Braveboy’s dominant County Executive primary victory. (Maryland State Board of Elections) 2026 election reporting — Moore’s overwhelming Democratic gubernatorial primary victory. (WBAL-TV)
Disaster loans available for businesses impacted by Spring freeze
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Business and nonprofits impacted by the Spring freeze earlier this year can now apply for federal disaster loans. The Small Business Administration announced this week that bu...
Trump’s visa ban on 75 countries struck down by federal judge
A federal judge said the indefinite pause, which affected nationals of countries in every corner of the globe, ran afoul of antidiscrimination protections.
Federal judge vacates Trump policy that suspended processing of immigration visas from 75 countries
The judge ruled that Secretary of State Marco Rubio exceeded his authority by issuing the policy, which “runs afoul” of the Immigration and Nationality Act by mandating "the refusal of visas to eligible applicants without any basis in law.”
Kansas political trailblazer Nancy Landon Kassebaum Baker dies at 94
Kassebaum was known as a moderate with an appreciation for bipartisanship on domesic and international affairs during 18 years in Washington, D.C.
Kansas political trailblazer Nancy Landon Kassebaum Baker dies at 94
A champion of bipartisanship and common sense, former U.S. Sen. Nancy Landon Kassebaum Baker, dies.
Call of Duty Finally Lands on Switch 2 after Microsoft’s 10-year Nintendo Deal, but the Port Disappoints Early Testers
Call of Duty finally lands on Switch 2 after Microsoft's 10-year Nintendo deal, but the port has slightly disappointed early testers.
Trump’s 75-country immigrant visa ban struck down by judge
The Trump administration’s ban on visas for immigrants from 75 countries was struck down by a federal judge on Friday, who ruled it was “contrary to law” and outside the statutory authority of Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Penn State Health notifies public of potential measles exposure at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital
Penn State Health is notifying the public of a potential measles exposure at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital.
Opening remarks - The Epicenter: Women’s Global Sports Summit presented by Nike
Mel Auguste — Global VP, Sports Marketing, Nike -- with Lisa Bhathal Merage — Governor, Portland Fire & Thorns – and Alex Bhathal — Executive Chair, RAJ Sports.
GTA 6 Driving Physics Hint at Return to the Realism of GTA 4
If you were disappointed with the arcade-style handling of cars in Grand Theft Auto IV, you may like what you see in the latest GTA 6 gameplay leak.
Bruins’ Germany Opponent Reportedly Revealed For Global Series
The Bruins reportedly could face Leon Draisaitl and the Oilers during their historic trip to Munich, creating a showcase for two of Germany’s biggest stars.
How the bipartisan data center backlash could reshape politics nationwide
Bipartisan backlash to data centers is spreading nationwide. How could the panicked political response carry lasting consequences? Plus, Democratic socialist Angie Nixon’s upset in the Florida Demo…
Analysis | Are Flock cameras the next bipartisan political issue?
Lawmakers and 2026 candidates on both sides of the aisle are questioning whether Flock cameras have proliferated too quickly.
Cook Political Report moves Texas, Iowa Senate races to toss-ups
The nonpartisan election analysis website moved the Iowa and Texas Senate races from "lean Republican" to "toss up" on Thursday
Cook Political Report moves Texas, Iowa Senate races to toss-ups
The nonpartisan election analysis website moved the Iowa and Texas Senate races from "lean Republican" to "toss up" on Thursday
Cook Political Report shifts Senate races in Texas, Iowa leftward to ‘Toss Up’
The nonpartisan publication moved its ratings in four contests to the left.
The business case for turning the barn lights back on
As U.S. farms disappear at an accelerating rate, the loss of each one ripples far beyond the family that ran it, hollowing out the rural communities built around them.
Cook Political Report moves Iowa, Texas governor’s races in Democrats favor
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted its ratings Thursday for both the Texas and Iowa gubernatorial races, giving Democrats a higher chance at claiming the seat. Cook Political Report Sena…
Governors Promote 'Dignity in Politics'
The new director of the National Governors Association is emphasizing bipartisanship and civility at a time of growing division.
Senate Races in Texas, Iowa Are Now Toss-Ups, Cook Report Says
Two key US Senate races now look like toss-ups instead of leaning in favor of Republicans, according to a new analysis from the nonpartisan Cook Political Report.
Iowa Senate race a 'toss-up,' governor race 'leans Democrat'
Election analysts at the nonpartisan Cook Political Report moved Iowa's U.S. Senate race into the "toss-up" category, and governor to "lean Democrat."
Texas, Iowa Senate races shift to toss ups: Cook Political Report
The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report shifted its ratings for both the Texas and Iowa Senate races to “toss ups” on Thursday as Republicans grapple with a scandal-ridden candid…
Texas and Iowa Senate Races Move to Toss Up; Races for Governor Also Move in Democrats’ Direction
The battle for the Senate is about to intensify ahead of the traditional Labor Day starting gun. Republicans still retain a structural advantage given the partisan challenges of the map, and Democrats still need almost every key race to break their way. But as we recently wrote, in a wave election akin to 2006, even states that President Donald Trump won by double digits could move within Democrats’ reach.
Palisade Peach Festival features peach-eating contests, cookoff, entertainment
The festival, to be held Friday and Saturday in Riverbend Park, dates back to the late 1800’s
Wood’s research advances fertility understanding
Wood's team studies embryo development, nutrition impacts and lab techniques to help producers achieve better reproductive outcomes.
It’s time to measure what matters in higher education
Commentary: Dr. Ian Mortimer of Golisano Institute highlights the importance of measuring graduate employment and financial independence immediately after college in Rochester.
Florida school board races see less partisan politics this year
Experts said they're seeing a shift away from culture war issues and more of a focus on universal concerns in education.
Hot Summer Drop: (plated) Skin Science’s BODY Serum
(plated ) Skin Science is rolling out its BODY Serum, extending the skincare platform beyond the face for the first time. BODY Serum features the brand’s proprietary platelet-derived Renewosome technology. “Consumers shouldn’t have to accept that advanced skincare stops at the jawline,” says Alisa Lask, Chief Executive Officer of Rion Aesthetics, in a news release. […]
Kelly Purvis: A path to nonpartisan politics
A paid political endorsement letter from Dawn Richards In sharp contrast to Coronado’s longstanding tradition of nonpartisanship, our city government has recently experienced an increase in partisan politics. This shift […]
Understanding Athlete Support Needs and Advancing Disability Health Equity
A new study from Special Olympics was published in the American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities titled, Functional Limitations Reported Among U.S. Adults With Intellectual Disability Participating in Special Olympics: A Comparative Analysis to the General Population.
Eagles Get Disappointing News On Patriots Pro Bowler
On Wednesday morning, the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots are firing up their first joint practice of the week. Leading up to the action, the Eagles learned that the Patriots’ All-Pro cornerback Christian Gonzalez is not going to be suited up on August 19. No Christian Gonzalez for today's Patriots-Eagles joint practices. — […] The post Eagles Get Disappointing News On Patriots Pro Bowler appeared first on HEAVY.
AHA releases new resource on disability health, launches listening sessions
The AHA has released a new issue brief designed to help hospitals and health systems strengthen disability competence and improve patient outcomes. The AHA is hosting a series of listening sessions to gather insights from hospital leaders, clinicians, caregivers, community partners, individuals living with disabilities and other stakeholders. The first session takes place Sept.
Advocates seek permanent halt to Big Bend border security project
Following bipartisan criticism, the Trump administration has paused a border security project inside Big Bend National Park in West Texas.
COOL vs growing the business
Contrasting emails highlight the ongoing COOL controversy while beef industry experiences record demand and producer prosperity without mandates.
Caracal Expands Health Care Recycling Services
Caracal Products & Services is pleased to announce the launch of a new Charlotte location to serve the PPE, cold chain, and health care recycling needs.
High Health Care Costs, Unreasonable Hospital Prices Top Voter Concerns in New National Poll as Midterm Elections Inch Closer
Key findings include overwhelming concern about health care costs; strong opposition to Medicaid cuts; strong bipartisan concern with hospital prices; and deep skepticism about the Administration’s arguments on coverage losses. WASHINGTON, D.C. – A national poll released by Families USA shows that high health care costs, including unreasonably high hospital prices, are top of mind […]
Three Commanders Under the Preseason Microscope vs. Detroit
With roster cuts looming, every preseason snap matters. Three Commanders players in particular have plenty to prove against the Detroit Lions. Another disappointing performance could put their spots on the 53-man roster in jeopardy.
As Seas Rise, Scientists Race to Save Coastal Marshes From Drowning
A majority of coastal wetlands are on track to shift inland or disappear in the coming decades without intervention. That will have major consequences.
New-look Villa turn to Scandinavia as they rebuild squad
Aston Villa, following a disappointing ninth place finish in the Women's Super League last season, have replaced several departed senior players by transplanting a new Scandinavian heart into their team.
Mobile gold miners in eastern Congo complicate health workers' efforts to contain Ebola
IGA-BARRIÈRE, Congo (AP) — Isaac Batisa spends his days digging for gold at a mining site in eastern Congo, hoping to earn enough money to support his family.
Mobile gold miners in eastern Congo complicate health workers’ efforts to contain Ebola
Eleven-year-old Isaac Batisa searches for gold at a mining site in eastern Congo to help feed his family.
World Humanitarian Day 2026: Protect those who protect humanity
19 August 2026, Cairo, Egypt – They treat the wounded. They deliver medicines across conflict lines. They keep hospitals running when electricity and water run low and essential supplies are disappearing. They respond...
"It's a disaster": Multiple businesses at total loss after Arlington structure fire
Several Arlington business owners are grappling with a total loss after a 4-alarm fire raged through a building on W. Abrams Street on Monday afternoon.
Small businesses affected by Boyle Heights warehouse disaster can apply for federal assistance
The U.S. Small Business Administration approved California's request for a disaster declaration, making loans available to eligible small businesses, private nonprofit organizations, including faith-based organizations, that experienced financial losses directly related to the fire.
Business groups again endorse Republicans for Ohio Supreme Court, but say it's not partisan
Leaders of Ohio's main business organizations insist their endorsements of the Republican candidates for Ohio Supreme Court is not just a political decision.
Governor Newsom secures federal disaster assistance for small businesses impacted by Boyle Heights warehouse fire
What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to help small businesses and private nonprofit organizations recover from economic losses caused by the 2026 Los Palos incident, also known as the Boyle Heights warehouse fire, in Los Angeles. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the […]
Politics could endanger Mississippi’s disaster response in jeopary- Mississippi Today
If FEMA disappears, as the Trump administration has proposed, what happens to your community, especially in Mississippi, after the next disaster, watchdog asks?
Durbin: Trump is playing politics with disaster aid
Illinois has had more tornado warnings this year than any other state with more than 200.
Penn State Health, Penn State College of Medicine recognized as best places to work for disability inclusion
Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine have been named “World’s Top Disability Inclusive Businesses” in the 2026 Disability Index.
Meta Ran Ads for an App That Promised to Nudify Female Politicians
One advertisement featured a pornographic video with a deepfake closely resembling a prominent US politician. Apple removed the app from the App Store after an inquiry from WIRED.
Bipartisan bill would double payments for survivors of fallen service members
Gratuity payments for families of fallen service members have not increased in 20 years
Nonprofit business development leader helps impact lives of young adults
This week's Up-and-Comer is Isaiah Neve, director of business development for tre Ministries.
Congress wants to depoliticize disaster aid. Politics may stand in the way.
A bipartisan push to stymie partisan discrimination in disaster assistance could be complicated by election-year politicking.
Trump-inspired political cynicism continues to transform NC conservatives
Today, longstanding American political traditions in elections and lawmaking like respect for one’s adversary, self-discipline and sacrifice, abiding by established rules and roles, and commitments to open debate, widespread voter participation and honorable, nonpartisan public service are fast becoming passé. Instead, accumulating and maintaining power at all costs now trumps all other priorities.
Disabilities no barrier to water sports
People of all abilities are enjoying inclusive beaches and water sports.
How one gardener's neighbors shared their land to help her start a flower business
When Marisa Mender-Franklin walks through any of the nine flower farms she runs in Memphis, Tennessee, her first thoughts are of gratitude. Partly for the flowers and the bees, but mostly for the support of her neighbors.
Spend more on vet services to curb pandemic threat, says animal health body
Head of global organisation says billions of dollars needed to curb risks of mass culls
Nearly 1M Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles recalled over camera glitch
Stellantis is recalling nearly one million Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles worldwide over radio software that may disable rearview cameras.
Rep. Salinas introduces bill for first responder mental health grants
Oregon U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas introduced the bipartisan Lifeline for First Responders Act to fund federal grants for firefighter, EMS and dispatcher mental health services via the Transportation Reauthorization Bill.
Rep. Zach Nunn touts bipartisan approach, results in Soapbox speech
Republican U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn highlighted his bipartisan approach to lawmaking, military credentials and legislative results in his Soapbox speech.
White House calls for science funding shake-up, US caps length of student visas, and more
The American Physical Society is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance physics by fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and global community dedicated to science and society.
Kratom poison center cases have surged 6,500% in the U.S.
Kratom use and serious health problems linked to it have risen dramatically across the United States over the past decade. Poison center reports jumped from just 19 cases in 2010 to more than 1,200 in 2023, while severe outcomes—including life-threatening complications, disability, and death—also climbed sharply. Researchers warn that kratom can trigger seizures, abnormal heart rhythms, liver damage, and breathing problems, with risks potentially increasing when it is combined with other drugs.
Resilience Starts at the Top: Why Every Business Needs a Continuity System
Discover why business resilience starts at the top and how a strong continuity system can help organisations prepare for disruption and recover faster.
Facing Quagmire in Iran, Trump Turns to a Familiar Face: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un
Seven years ago, President Trump failed to disarm North Korea and walked away. Could the same thing happen with Iran?
Oregon congresswoman proposes program to support first responder mental health
Salinas’ bipartisan proposal is similar to a 2017 law that provided funding for mental health programs for law enforcement.
Star Citizen Dev Hosts Disastrous Livestream To Show How A Mission Works And Is Told To Pull The Plug: 'It's Your Show, Wrap It Up'
The Star Citizen Live stream featuring the Siege of Orison mission doesn't go well at all
New Oregon survey for businesses facing wildfire losses could inform disaster assistance
Oregon officials are urging business owners to help inform future federal financial assistance efforts through a new survey.
Ford Motor Co. donates vehicles to help veterans access health care
DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has announced a generous $200,000 donation from Ford Motor Co. to help support free transportation to medical appointments for America’s ill and injured veterans. A special check presentation took place Aug. 1 at the 2026 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention in Orlando, Florida. The gift will fund the purchase of five new vehicles for the DAV Transportation Network, which operates a nationwide fleet through which volunteers provide disabled veterans with free transportation to and from Department of Veterans Affairs medical appointments. Ford Motor Co.’s support of America’s veterans began in 1922 when Henry Ford provided 50 Model Ts to help disabled World War I veterans attend the second DAV National Convention, held in San Francisco. “Ford Motor Co.’s generosity allows us to continue ensuring veterans can get reliable transportation to their medical appointments,” said DAV National Commander Coleman Nee. “We are grateful for their continued support that allows us to provide hundreds of thousands of rides each year.” Since 1987, Ford Motor Co. has donated 279 vehicles to DAV’s fleet. Last year, the DAV Transportation Network provided more than 230,000 rides to help veterans get to their medical appointments. Volunteer drivers covered over 9.6 million miles and invested more than 614,000 volunteer hours.
1,700-year-old church discovered under a lake in Turkey may be the location of the First Council of Nicaea
A small church discovered beneath a larger one may have hosted one of the most important meetings in the history of Christianity, but some scholars not involved with the excavation disagree.
Russia: Anti-war politician Lev Shlosberg sentenced to 11 years and one month in prison amid mounting pressure on his Yabloko party
His arbitrary prosecution and sentencing are blatant reprisals for exercising his right to freedom of expression to call for peace.
Concerns growing over mental health and food supply aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln
Concerns over mental health and supply shortages aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have led to bipartisan calls for an investigation, as military officials defend the ship's conditions.
Concerns growing over mental health and food supply aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln
Concerns over mental health and supply shortages aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have led to bipartisan calls for an investigation, as military officials defend the ship's conditions.
Concerns growing over mental health and food supply aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln
Concerns over mental health and supply shortages aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have led to bipartisan calls for an investigation, as military officials defend the ship's conditions.
Insurance premiums, copays top Americans’ list of healthcare gripes
A new survey from the nonprofit research group the Commonwealth Fund found that the cost to access healthcare was the top concern across political divides. Americans do disagree, however, on how to solve the problem.
Every business can see from space now
Businesses are using Earth observation data to monitor supply chains, assess disasters, track crops and gain real-time competitive insights
We proved bipartisan health care reform works in North Carolina. Let’s bring it nationwide
“North Carolina proved that pragmatism can beat partisanship,” write Mandy Cohen and Kody Kinsley.
Healthcare Providers Hit With New Accessibility Requirements
A pair of federal rules are imposing first-ever requirements designed to ensure that people with disabilities are better served when they visit the doctor.
A guide to Northwestern’s political scene, voting in the 2026 midterm election
Northwestern students have an abundance of ways to become politically involved this school year, with student groups and November midterm elections. Students across the aisle can find communities on campus, from the NU College Democrats to the NU College Republicans. NU Political Union, a nonpartisan student forum, and BridgeNU, an organization that aims to encourage...
Where do Rangers turn after a disastrous road trip?
Texas wrapped a seven-game stretch against baseball's two worst teams with more questions than answers.
Growing threat to free speech: Bogus copyright claims are making political stories disappear
Google’s removal of stories underscores mounting concern that federal copyright law is being used by people relying on automated, AI-driven and anonymous complaints to file fraudulent takedown notices, all in the name of suppressing headline news.
Tay Martin Emerging as Lions Roster Sleeper at Training Camp
The Detroit Lions' wide receiver room is one of the most competitive position groups in training camp. Detroit already has four roster locks at receiver in Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Isaac TeSlaa, and Greg Dortch.
Sayon Keita reportedly gets Visa cleared; will join UNC Basketball
The big man gets in just under the wire
Watch Inside the Business of Ultra Luxury Travel
Luxury Travel and Event Expert Olivia Ferney sits down with Lisa Mateo, Joe Mathieu and Carol Massar on Bloomberg This Weekend and shares how she has built a business catering to ultrawealthy clients whose requests can range from six-figure vacations to elaborate celebrations, while creating a social media following of more than 1 million.
Bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers critical over new border wall Big Bend region construction
Construction is underway in the Big Bend region of Texas amid public concern and after months of rumors.
Patriots news: Mike Vrabel drops disappointing Christian Gonzalez injury update
Mike Vrabel confirmed Christian Gonzalez remains unavailable as the Patriots cornerback continues recovering from his injury.
Barcelona’s friendly against FC Basel is nearly impossible to watch
This is disappointing